CVE-2018-6686
CVE-2018-6686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Drive Encryption with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Mcafee Drive Encryption
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Authentication Bypass vulnerability in TPM autoboot in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) 7.1.0 and above allows physically proximate attackers to bypass local security protection via specific set of circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-6686?
- Authentication Bypass vulnerability in TPM autoboot in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) 7.1.0 and above allows physically proximate attackers to bypass local security protection via specific set of circumstances.
- How severe is CVE-2018-6686?
- CVE-2018-6686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-6686 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-6686?
- CVE-2018-6686 affects Mcafee Drive Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-6686?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-6686 published?
- CVE-2018-6686 was published on 2018-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:drive_encryption:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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